Portal by Kirk Jordan

Tuesday, 13th January 2009

Portal

by Kirk Jordan

Folks who read fantasy or science fiction may join me in seeing a “portal” to another world. This is a straight, but slightly over-exposed shot, twenty seconds at night with a drippy fog. Illumination is furnished by way of a streetlamp.

Equipment: Nikon D-300, 16-85 zoom

Kirk Jordan

Kirk Jordan is a photographer for the State of Arkansas.
As is, my day job involves a lot of grip and grins of persons in suits, so I relish the after-hours photo hobby when I frame Arkansas’ flora and fauna. I particularly like to take pictures of natural things in less conventional ways. I try to press beyond pure naturalism, to suggest the blending of the material and spiritual worlds.

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31 Comments

Cj Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 2:18 am
what an interesting picture…the light between the trees looks very much like a portal…how mystical…very intense picture
Rastello Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 3:00 am
pretty cool..
James and Kelly Stone Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 3:49 am
What an excellent image with description to go with it. I don’t read fantasy or science fiction, but do see a “portal” to another world. Nice moody shot. Congratulations on your POTD!
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 5:59 am
Perfect name for an imaginative potd. Is this a close encounter with extra-terrestrials or is this the eternal light into which we all must pass? I especially like the dark central tree, elongated by its own shadow.
Anurag Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 7:08 am
Had it not been for the description one would take it to be the sunrise!
Su Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Excellent desciption, it seems to me ET could be behind that tree!
paul Dass Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 8:52 am
My goodness . . . is it some place in Heaven? What an excellent shot I love the colour and the rays of light and its shadow. Fantastic work.
Pauline Jones Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 9:09 am
I like the colors; I thought this was a sunset, then I learned that you actually went to a lot of trouble to take this picture; well done.
Alex Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Very creative. It certainly attracts attention.
Definitely an alien encounter feeling!
Good job.
Mimsha Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 10:20 am
I agree with some comments. I first thought it was a sunrise or a sunset. I love the colours and the way you made the central tree important. Congratulations !
Malta Photography Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 11:23 am
great shot indeed. Very artistic and creative shot. The color is great and the over exposure is good and balanced.
Sue Gagnon Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Either way, this is a beautiful shot. Whether one looks at it from an ‘alien portal’ perspective, or simply the sunrise perspective, it’s engaging and well taken. One is able to see it either way, the mark of a great photograph!
jackiemedford Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
very beautiful, and definately spirtual, that there is another world.
Ellie Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Creative and imaginative! A most captivating and alluring image. Impressive.
Renee Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Very nice Kirk! But i bet it was nicer for you to be there and see it, Lucky you!!
Stee Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Wonderful
Congrats
Dennis Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Well done! I like the composition and title. The streetlight gives an unexpected warmth to the picture.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Some trees, fog & a streetlight to come up with one fantastic shot!
Your creativity & photography is commendable.
hassan Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
wow!!! it’s wonderful.
Amazing shot.;D
Laurie Says:
January 14th, 2009 at 5:08 am
Beautiful and mysterious.
The light draws your vision into the depths of the scene, wondering where it will take you.
Derek Dobbie Says:
January 14th, 2009 at 8:31 am
What a gresat night image. Just goes to show what can be acheived by a long exposure.
Jacob Maentz Says:
January 14th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Great idea and well executed. Great result!
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
January 15th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
What a beautiful scene! Such a beautiful feeling with this excellent photo – makes me wish I could have been there in person also! Congratulations!!
Rosita Says:
February 6th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Wonderful light!!!
Ken LaRive Says:
April 7th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Well done.
What is in your mind is as beautiful as your creations…
Britelite Says:
April 25th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
I’m behind on my viewing but can’t resist commenting on this beautiful shot! Why am I not surprised!! I agree with Ken; your mind IS as beautiful as your creations! me
mike Says:
September 27th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
I love the Sun there.
paul whitton Says:
January 13th, 2010 at 5:35 am
seriouly nice balance, well done!
su Says:
January 13th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Great shot very imaginative.
renee Says:
January 13th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Still a great shot!
Rajib Singha Says:
January 13th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Fabulous capture!